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    Technical Development Services: Land reclamation

    Technical Development has been involved in land restoration operations since the 1990s, when complete cultivation techniques and use of sewage sludge were being developed by Forest Research. In 2009 TD resumed work on land reclamation prompted by the interest of FC Scotland in regenerating brown-field land as a component of the Woodlands In and Around Towns […]
  • Publications

    [Archive] Recycling land for forestry: proceedings of the Forestry Commission and British Land Reclamation Society Conference, University of Wolverhampton

    Lead Author: Andy J. Moffat
    Eight papers from a conference on restoring disturbed land to forestry, relevant because of the rapid increase in this type of land use in support of urban forestry initiatives. The papers represent a valuable set of opinions, and a basis from which further work in promoting woodland cover on restored disturbed land can be developed. […]
  • Research

    Regeneration Guidance for Tree Planting on Vacant and Derelict Land

    There are potentially many Vacant and Derelict Land (VDL) sites which could be used for the establishment of vegetation, such as trees and woodland. Such sites are often challenging and historically there has been mixed success in delivering vegetation establishment schemes. A clear delivery pathway for VDL sites, supported by contemporary technical guidance, is needed to ensure that schemes are successful, and the benefits are fully realised.
  • Publications

    [Archive] Reclaiming disturbed land for forestry

    Lead Author: Andy Moffat
    This Bulletin has been written to give up-to-date practical advice to people involved in the reclamation of disturbed land who wish to plant trees on the restored site. The Bulletin provides a comprehensive guide both to mineral companies, in preparing planning applications which involve proposals for forestry, and to mineral planning authorities, in considering such […]
  • Research

    Adapting Vacant and Derelict Land for Tree Planting for Climate Change

    Vacant and Derelict Land (VDL) woodland will contribute beneficial ecosystem services to UK communities. To realise these benefits, such woodlands must be resilient to current and future climate change risks. This requires understanding these risks and the adaptation and mitigation approaches that can minimise them.
  • Publications

    Integrated remediation, reclamation and greenspace creation on brownfield land

    Lead Author: Tony Hutchings
    An overview of how greenspace can be established and used in a sustainable regeneration context on brownfield land. By T.R. Hutchings, D. Sinnett, K.J. Doick, K. Pediaditi and A.J. Moffat. CL:AIRE SUBR:IM Bulletin 11 Contact Kieron Doick
  • Publications

    Using quality compost to reclaim land for forestry and woody biomass

    Lead Author: Forest Research
    Forestry Commission Report 2014. Technical guidance on using quality compost to reclaim land for forestry and woody biomass. Contact Bill Jones. What’s of interest These publications are produced by Technical Development. Some (mainly older) publications are not available online. If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact Bill Jones.
  • Media

    UK-TMS-2023

    UK-TMS-2023
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    nurserysurvey2024-report

    nurserysurvey2024-report
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    UK-TMS-2024

    UK-TMS-2024
  • Tools and Resources

    2024 – 1: Woodland area and planting

    Forestry Facts and Figures 2024: correction On Thursday, 26 September, we published this year’s summary of forestry statistics, Forestry Facts and Figures 2024. The statistics are compiled by Forest Research on behalf of the forestry authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and provide information on woodland area and cover, timber and wood products, imports […]
  • Media

    FRRP037

    FRRP037